Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBradley Townsend, 33, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is reported to be the first British national killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. The former fisherman died during a drone attack in a storm operation on 10 June after travelling to Moscow in April. Townsend, who was allegedly recruited online by other British pro-Russian fighters, previously acknowledged the severe risks and noted he could not return to the UK. Friends and family expressed shock at his actions, with reports indicating he had initially told relatives he was travelling to Romania. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office stated it is aware of the reports regarding his death and is in contact with his family. In fullFirst British national killed fighting for Putin in Ukraine ‘dies in drone attack’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
British man killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBradley Townsend, 33, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is reported to be the first British national killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine. The former fisherman died during a drone attack in a storm operation on 10 June after travelling to Moscow in April. Townsend, who was allegedly recruited online by other British pro-Russian fighters, previously acknowledged the severe risks and noted he could not return to the UK. Friends and family expressed shock at his actions, with reports indicating he had initially told relatives he was travelling to Romania. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office stated it is aware of the reports regarding his death and is in contact with his family. In fullFirst British national killed fighting for Putin in Ukraine ‘dies in drone attack’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
